Hello! An American friend will be visiting me in Matsumoto on May 10th and 11th. She would like to learn how to make a temari ball herself. Do you know of a place in Matsumoto or Azumino where she could do this? Thanks for your help!

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Hi again, Shirley-sanShe can experience it in the souvenir shop Takagi, in front of the castle, I suppose. See here.- Andy

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2015/5/6

Squash courts in the Matsumoto area

Shirley

Does anyone know where I can play squash in the Matsumoto or Azumino area? Thanks!

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Shirley-san, long time no see!Central Fitness Club near the Matsumoto Main Post Office is only one place which has squash courts (two courts). You have to have membership of the club (or you can play with a person who has membership).- Andy

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2015/4/4

Volunteer Opportunities

Sui

Hello! I recently achieved a kind of life dream and moved to Matsumoto for work. I want to find ways to get involved, do you know of any sort of volunteer type things, or do you have any resources for clubs and circles in the area? I am not having so much luck. I know of M-Wing and such, but that is the extent.

Thank you so much! Sorry that this question is maybe a little out of your specialty.

Note of webmaster:
Hi, welcome to Matsumoto. There are many sorts of volunteer circles and many of them need new members. I don't know what sort/area you are seeking and your Japanese skill. Matsumoto City has a list of citizen volunteer groups and their multicultural coexistence plaza in the 3rd floor of M-Wing (you may already know) can select the groups suitable for your needs.- Andy

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2014/5/26

@ Ben (and Andy) Re: Bears

Scott

Oscar left Japan several years ago, too bad he was a great guy and a good friend too...

Never had a bear problem around here in 20+ years poking around up in the hills, I'd take a stout walking stick over a can o' spray though any day. Stay on the beaten trail and keep your eyes peeled, that's all.

The wasps may be a bigger threat, step into an underground nest and kiss your you-know-what goodbye.

Note of webmaster:
Hi Susannah,Probably it will be Jan 25 (Sat) - 26 (Sun), though it is not a final decision.Digital Kakejiku project will also be held on 25 Saturday evening (and maybe Friday evening).I asked an officer of Mastumoto City tourism section.I will e-mail you in case the dates change.- Andy

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2013/6/5

Help! Tsutaurushi in Matsumoto?

Lyn

Ummm weird one for you. Was just doing some gardening in an old overgrown yard at an old house close to the castle and think I may have run into some poison Ivy. I've only been in town a week and not sure how likely that would be in the city? Do you know of any instances of poison ivy or hopefully of anything that looks similar but is not?

Thanks!

Lyn

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Lyn,That's too bad. I haven't heard any person suffered from poison ivy. It is not so common in Matsumoto and it seems to grow in forests, not downtown.I hope the grass your ran into is not poisonous.- Andy